Deputy Sheriff II

Approximate salary: $8,324.31 - $10,118.25/month. Opening date: 1/14/2026. Continuous filing.

About the role

This recruitment fills Deputy Sheriff II opportunities in the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office and establishes an eligible list for future vacancies.

Responsibilities

• Patrol County areas; enforce laws; check homes, businesses, schools, and other locations for crime, suspicious circumstances, and hazardous conditions.
• Operate electronic communication equipment; respond to calls to preserve peace and enforce laws.
• Arrest and conduct searches of suspects; render assistance; obtain statements and information; mark, preserve, and process evidence.
• Conduct investigations of crimes, complaints, and criminal violations; perform coroner’s investigations to determine circumstances, manner, and cause of death; gather and protect evidence; interview victims, witnesses, and suspects.
• Supervise inmates in detention facilities; serve as bailiff to maintain courtroom security and order; transport inmates to and from courts and other locations.
• Perform coroner duties: inspect bodies in traumatic or unexpected deaths, identify decedents, notify next of kin, and protect property of deceased persons.
• Act as liaison with federal, state, and local agencies; address public and private groups on community service programs (e.g., neighborhood watch).
• Serve and execute civil processes; patrol waterways in boats; investigate law violations and accidents; issue citations and make arrests.
• Testify at hearings and trials; prepare incident, arrest, investigation, and related reports.
• Administer first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

Requirements

Knowledge

• Law enforcement practices, procedures, and resources.
• Federal, state, and County laws and ordinances related to general law enforcement.
• Patrol and investigative practices and techniques; departmental policies and procedures.
• Principles and methods of interviewing and interrogation; sociological concepts and communication skills for diverse populations.
• Self-defense tactics; laws governing evidence preservation; personal identification methods in law enforcement.
• Principles of human behavior; community and agency resources; public relations techniques.
• First aid, CPR, and firearms use and care; police report writing techniques.
• Basic computer and office automation technology, including pertinent software programs.

Abilities

• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, regulations, and ordinances related to law enforcement.
• Enforce laws and ordinances; evaluate situations and determine appropriate courses of action.
• Apply proper techniques of arrest and restraint; obtain information through interviews, interrogations, and observations.
• Record observations clearly and accurately; follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; exercise sound judgment in stressful and emergency situations.
• Work effectively with prisoners, fellow officers, public officials, and the general public.
• Relate to diverse socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds; physically restrain or subdue suspects.
• Work different shifts, weekends, holidays, and extended schedules; wear required safety equipment.
• Safely operate emergency response vehicles; operate and care for specialized law enforcement equipment, including firearms and restraints.
• Operate electronic communication equipment and basic computer hardware and software.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Mobility: Frequent operation of data entry devices; repetitive motion; sitting, standing, walking for extended periods; driving; running, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, climbing, crawling; drag 5 to 165 lbs.
• Lifting: Frequently 5 to 75 lbs; occasional lifting/turning of heavy objects or people.
• Visual: Constant good overall vision, reading/close-up work, color perception, eye/hand coordination; frequent use of depth perception and field/peripheral vision.
• Dexterity: Frequent reaching, grasping, repetitive motion, and writing.
• Hearing/Talking: Frequent hearing of normal speech, use of telephone/radio, talking in person; ability to hear faint sounds.
• Emotional/Psychological: Constant decision-making, concentration, and public contact; public speaking; dealing with emergency situations, trauma, grief, death, and hazardous materials; frequent working alone.
• Special Requirements: Wear assigned safety equipment; work varied shifts, weekends, holidays, and extended schedules.
• Environmental: Frequent exposure to noise and varied weather conditions.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Choice of three plans (Kaiser, Select, Premier) with no cost for employee-only coverage; dependent coverage available at employee expense.
• Dental Insurance: Choice of two plans (Delta Dental, United Health Care-Select Managed Care) with no cost for employee-only coverage; dependent coverage at employee expense.
• Vision Insurance: Coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) with no cost for employee-only coverage; dependent coverage at employee expense.
• Life Insurance:
  • 1 but less than 3 years of service: $1,000
  • 3 but less than 5 years of service: $3,000
  • 5 but less than 10 years of service: $5,000
  • 10+ years of service: $10,000
  Regular employees receive a County-paid term life insurance policy with a $40,000 face value, including double indemnity accidental death and dismemberment. Additional term life insurance up to $200,000 may be purchased at the group rate.
• 125 Flexible Benefits Plan: Voluntary program allowing pre-tax dollars for health-related expenses (Health Flexible Spending Account: $2,550 annual limit with $500 carryover) and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan: $5,000 annual limit).
• Retirement Plan: Covered by the County Retirement Act of 1937. Visit SJCERA for details.
• Deferred Compensation: Plan under IRS Section 457; annual contribution limit of $18,000 (or 100% of includible compensation, whichever is less). Individuals age 50+ may contribute up to $24,000. Roth IRA (after-tax) also available.
• Vacation:
  • Up to 3 years: 10 days/year
  • After 3 years: 15 days/year
  • After 10 years: 20 days/year
  • After 20 years: 23 days/year
• Holidays: 14 paid holidays per year.
• Sick Leave: 12 working days annually with unlimited accumulation. Eligible for 8 hours administrative leave if leave balance equals at least half of cumulative accrual and employee is on payroll the entire calendar year.
• Bereavement Leave: 3 days paid leave for death of an immediate family member; 2 additional days if travel exceeds 300 miles each way.
• Merit Salary Increase: New employees start at the first step of the salary range. After 52 weeks (2,080 hours) on each step, eligible for merit increase to the next step.
• P.O.S.T. Pay:
  • Intermediate POST certificate: 3% of base salary bi-weekly.
  • Advanced POST certificate: 10% of base salary bi-weekly.
  • Advanced POST + 15 years of service: 12.5% of base salary bi-weekly.
  • Advanced POST + 24 years of service: 15% of base salary bi-weekly.
• Additional Compensation:
  • Field or Custody Training Officer (FTO): 5% base salary supplement.
  • Detective Bureau assignment: 5% base salary supplement.
  • Tactical or Explosive Ordnance Teams (non-Detective/FTO): 5% base salary supplement.